A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3410028 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3411410 epoch_slot_no: 20210 block_no: 3409869 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-11-22 14:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6daf4e2453bf0e7c0c02e5902f0df83cdd3c40283d229cf5104cf5d448d0624bBlock Operator
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